- City:
- Calais, ME
- Site Type:
- Federal Facilities, Border Inspection Stations
- New Deal Agencies:
- Public Works Administration (PWA), Federal & Military Operations, Public Works Funding, Treasury Department
- Completed:
- 1936
- Contractor:
- Coath & Goss Inc.
Description
The historic U.S. Border Inspection Station at Ferry Point in Calais, Maine was constructed with Public Works Administration (P.W.A.) funds in conjunction with the Treasury Department. The Colonial Revival facility and its attendant garage were constructed in 1936. The facility, since altered, is still in service.
Source notes
National Archives: Record Group 121-BS: Records of the Public Buildings Service: Completion views of federal buildings (prints) alphabetically by state and thereunder by city, to 1966; Box 38. NRHP Multiple Property Nomination form: U.S. Border Inspection Stations https://www.gsa.gov/portal/mediaId/122346/fileName/64501205.action (.pdf pg. 21) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferry_Point_Border_CrossingSite originally submitted by Evan Kalish on May 21, 2017.
Contribute to this Site
We welcome contributions of additional information on any New Deal site.
Submit More Information or Photographs for this New Deal Site
Join the Conversation